Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. use ICT to plan and organise a straightforward task

2. select and use software applications to solve at least two straightforward problems

3. select and use at least three interface features effectively to meet needs

4. adjust system settings as appropriate to meet individual needs

5. work with files, folders and other media to access, organise, store, label and retrieve information

6. create, use and maintain secure passwords

7. apply editing, formatting and layout techniques to meet needs, including text, tables, graphics, records, numbers, charts, graphs or other digital content in straightforward tasks

8. process numerical data in at least two straightforward data-handling tasks

9. display numerical data in a graphical format in at least two straightforward data-handling tasks

10. use field names and data types to organise information in at least two straightforward data-handling tasks

11. enter, search, sort and edit records in at least two straightforward data-handling tasks

12. read, send and receive electronic messages with attachments

shown knowledge of

13. how to minimise the risk of computer viruses

14. how to use search engines to locate and select relevant information and answer queries

15. how to recognise and take account of topicality, relevance, bias and copyright when selecting and using information

16. why it is important to stay safe and to respect others when using ICT-based communication

17. how to combine information for a particular purpose for print and for viewing on screen

18. how to check information for a particular purpose for accuracy and meaning

demonstrated the ability to

19. evaluate own use of ICT tools throughout tasks.